myVU News Archive — Page 16 of 35

Imaging scientist John Gore leans over and operates a medical imaging scanner, viewed through its circular opening.
December 15, 2015

Gore named fellow of National Academy of Inventors

John Gore, director of the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Fellowship is granted to “academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on society.”

Aerial view of Vanderbilt University buildings, including a large white building marked “Vanderbilt,” with a dense city skyline in the background.
December 14, 2015

Vanderbilt University and Medical Center take next steps in transition

Vanderbilt University and Medical Center filed documents with the Tennessee Attorney General Dec. 14 related to their transition to two separate legal and financial entities.

Graphic reading “personalized MEDICINE,” surrounded by stylized medical symbols including a pill, caduceus-like emblem, and heart with an ECG line.
December 13, 2015

Personalized medicine is topic of new Vanderbilt massive open online course

Enrollment has opened for Case Studies in Personalized Medicine, Vanderbilt’s latest free massive open online course, or MOOC. The six-week course starts Jan. 15.

Composite image showing the White House with an American flag and fountain, alongside a portrait of an unidentified man in a collared shirt.
November 24, 2015

Vanderbilt researcher speaks to White House on ending segregation for people with intellectual disabilities

Erik Carter spoke about ending segregation in education and beyond during an invited presentation at a gathering of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

Three smiling graduates in academic regalia pose indoors, holding open Vanderbilt University diplomas and certificates during a 2013 graduation ceremony.
November 24, 2015

Next Steps at Vanderbilt takes huge leap forward thanks to federal grant

Tennessee’s first postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities, Next Steps at Vanderbilt, will expand significantly thanks to new federal funding.

AAAS logo with the tagline “ADVANCING SCIENCE, SERVING SOCIETY.”
November 23, 2015

Ten Vanderbilt faculty members elected AAAS fellows

Ten members of Vanderbilt University’s faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.